Description |
xi, 253 p. ; 21 cm. |
Note |
"A Herman Graf book." |
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Includes index. |
Contents |
Detours on the march of history -- Politics : fates and fortunes -- History's tricks : accidents, illnesses, and assassinations -- The fog of war -- Science : inspiration, invention, and intrigue -- Chance beginnings -- Artistic strokes (of luck) -- "Unlucky, Sport!" -- Crime : missed demeanours -- Business : enterprise and intuition. |
Subject |
World history -- Anecdotes.
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History -- Anecdotes.
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ISBN |
9781616081324 (pbk.) |
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1616081325 (pbk.) |
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